Design Director

NY/Chicago + Full Time

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a seasoned Design Director to execute on client branding for amazing clients.The ideal candidate will be outgoing, enthusiastic, passionate and able to work independently or in a team structure. Successful candidates must be detail-driven, self-starters, critical thinkers and have the ability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the process of ideation, concepting design and execution across disciplines
• Ensure the creative brief is fully explored and the delivery of strategic direction is carried through concept to production
• Translate client goals and information into strategic brand concepts, voice and approaches
• Develop cohesive and persuasive rationales for creative approaches and confidently present design concepts and solutions to various audiences
• Recommend improvements to creative function (i.e., software, methodologies and work processes).
• Effectively critique work of others and clearly articulate design direction
• Be an example for creative team attitude, behavior and teamwork
• Drive constant improvement in 50,000feet’s creative quality and capabilities
• With the account lead, assure that all presentations are on time and deliver on the client’s objectives
• Co-manage freelancers and vendors (i.e., project requirements, deliverables, budgets and schedules)
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Marketing, Business or Communications
• Required to have8+ of relevant work experience in client services, marketing or agency roles
• Required to have 2+ years of management or mentorship of a small team or individual
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• High-caliber conceptual and design skills for print and digital brand engagements
• Thorough experience in translating concept across channels
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills: speaks clearly and persuasively, listens openly and gets clarification in a timely manner
• Writes clearly and informatively; mindful of spelling and grammar; able to evaluate information
• Good presentation skills; comfortable in a direct client-facing role
• Understanding of the overall business strategy and consumer landscape of key clients
• Thorough understanding of Art Direction
• Excellent planning and time-management skills; ability to prioritize and plan individual work activities
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, setting an example for the creative team
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (at a minimum InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator)
• Knowledge and application of best practices in UI design
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and leadership skills; shares expertise with others
  
  

At 50,000feet, we believe that building and sustaining a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive is essential to creating meaningful work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status.

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